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BLUE II Yacht Description

Presented by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht BLUE II is a 184 ft motor yacht. The highlights of BLUE II are her absolute comfort and inviting socializing areas. BLUE II spends the summer and winter season in Greece. She was completed by the well-known ship builder Turquoise in 2020. The spacious yacht layout features 6 generous cabins and comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests.

BLUE II is classified as a superyacht. The key part of the boat -expansive aft deck, continues to the the heart of the yacht - the main saloon. The main saloon is a comfortable space with an abundance of seating areas and boasts a number of entertainment options.

6 spacious cabins are purposefully laid out for maximum privacy and comfort.

The motor yacht features 2 x Caterpillar C32 830 engines .

What is the cabin arrangement of BLUE II?

BLUE II

Bow
Bow

  • Weekly price:
    €336,000

  • Length: 184'
  • # of Guests: 12
  • # of Cabins: 6
  • # of Crew: 11
  • Builder: Turquoise
  • Cruising Speed: 11kn
  • Max. Speed: 13kn
  • Built Year: 2020
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BLUE II Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days Base Price APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) Taxes: 12%, exceptions available Total Note
14 day charter 672,000USD to 672,000USD 134,400USD to 201,600USD 80,640USD to 80,640USD 887,040USD to 954,240USD Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter 336,000USD to 336,000USD 67,200USD to 100,800USD 40,320USD to 40,320USD 443,520USD to 477,120USD Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter 168,000USD to 168,000USD 33,600USD to 50,400USD 20,160USD to 20,160USD 221,760USD to 238,560USD The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
336,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 168,000USD

All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.

Price Details

Price from: USD336,000

High season rate: USD336,000

Amenities

Exercise Equipment: yes
Light Fishing Gear: yes
Gym: yes
Sauna: yes
Spa: yes
Steam Room: yes
Sun Pads: yes
Sun Loungers: yes
Wi-Fi: yes

Specifications

Guests: 12
Maxspeed: 13kn
Cabins: 6
Jacuzzi: no
Helipad: no
At Anchor
At Anchor
Running
Running

Features

Cruising Speed: 11kn
Max Speed: 13kn

More Specifications

Diving

Snorkeling Gear: Snorkeling Gear

Fishing

Fishing Gear: Light fishing gear
Fishing Gear Type:
Rods:
Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:
Reusable Bottles:
Other Green Efforts:
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Crew

Crew Information

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